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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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